world of warcraft legends: vol 1 manga.....yeah...i'm a nerd..

Once every week.

One of the more interesting conversations that I have had in the past was on the topic of zoos.  Not merely the enjoyment of going to a zoo and seeing all the awesome animals of nature but the essential nature of zoos.  Are zoos a benefit for animals and humans alike?  In what way could the zoo environment be improved do you feel?  Do you feel as though zoos should be totally closed down and the animals that are in the zoos should be released into the wild?

   I apologise for that many questions.  It is just a few points to focus on for the time being.


Personally, I am split in my opinion of the essential aspect of the zoo enviornment.  In some form, zoos are a benefit for both animals and humans.  Humans can have the opportunity to explore and understand the nature of the variety of creatures that we share the Earth with, without all the population having to rely on text books or going into the animal's natural environments.  

Animals too, especially those who are on the endangered species list benefit by having a chance to improve their disminishing numbers and narrowly avoid extinction of their species, through an extended breeding programme then attempts would be made by the zoos to either release the new generation to a controlled environment in the 'wild' or broaden the gene pool of the captivity animals (think the Giant Panda).  

Yet, there are some zoos were their enclosures are appalling in the living conditions.  There is no animal enrichment and the animals are often poorly treated.  This has to change.  I don't feel that zoos should be totally closed down as zoos do play a vital role (again the panda example) but we should not rely on zoos to preserve the animals in their natural habitats.  

We should do as much as possible to preserve conservation and support the wild gene pool whilst at the same time increasing the likely survival of declining species through the conservation work that takes place in the zoos.  

After all, it is our own fault that these animals are declining.

Two and Five.

Right....well I feel the need to bump this.  After all people should be appreciated.

Pangaea: Thank you so much for my Starday gift.  I truly did not expect it.  It was such a thoughtful gift. Thank you very much. Perhaps I'll come back to asking you questions (when I can think of them).  

Malte:  Thank you for our conversations, they have been such a wide range of variety in topic.  Although my endless questioning of a variety of things must be annoying and you'll probably pray to the night trolls every night that I don't ask any more, I am really grateful that you put up with me through those times when I talk about problems.   Thank you also for yesterday; for advising me to accept Stephen's invitation.  If I hadn't listened to you, then i wouldn't have gone.  

Recently begun to re-read (since I do re-read books) Magician of Feist's Riftwar saga.  I actually prefer the first book compared to the other two.  Haven't read any of his other books.

Has anyone else read any of his books?  Would you want to?  They are fantasy....

You are missing out on something LBTlover but we can't force you to read if you are unwilling.  Perhaps one day you will but it is your choice..

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Anyway back to the discussion.  Also thank you for responding.

What are some of the stories that you like from the variety of mythology that people have mentioned?  Do you have a specfic character that you identify with?

Yeah...I know, this topic has no substance.  It is just a simple matter of curiosity.

What is your favourite mythology?

My own answer is rather complex as I enjoy most mythologies.  My primary 'areas of expertise' (if you will) are Egyptian, Greek and Roman mythology.  

You?

Simple question:
How would you define Art theft?
Where would you draw the 'line'?  (as in what do you think is art theft and what is not)

Inspired to some degree to some lack-luster drama going on over on TLKFAA.  There is always something.  And whilst it is slighly amusing to some degree to see some idiot causing a problem with what they feel is right when they are so utterly wrong...(yeah, I know...it doesn't sound nice the way i have put it...sorry) but it is deeply unfair to the person that the attack is being centred around at.

Personally, I define art theft as a person 'stealing' a work of art and claiming it as their own.

Tracing is borderline but not too severe.  And as for free hand...seriously, it's not that much of a big deal.

Pangaea: And I have, see my response on the thread.  But thank you, very much I really do appreciate it and no worries about the lateness it is the thought that counts, plus also the effort that was involved.

Michael:
My ears?  I don't know...they are quite attached....

1.
Well the origin of Mozart's name isn't something entirely special.  You see, Amy at that time was learning to play the piano and had music pieces from W.Amadeus.Mozart.  When we got Mozart, his name for the first three days was actually Sternern meaning ''star'' or something similar.  That was mum's idea.  However, we felt that it didn't suit him.  So we had a vote.  During that time, the little kitten's favourite refuge was under and on the piano itself.  When we had the vote at the dining table, he had decided to walk across the piano to rip up the music pieces from Mozart.  It was Mum's idea again to call him that.  So we agreed.  It's supposed to be cute......

Again, nothing entirely special.

2.
Yeah.  I have.   I haven't really had time nor the inclination to draw.  

3.
Probably either the ancient egyptians (after all, women at least had some rights) within the 17th or 18th dynasty; technically the golden age of Egypt.  Or with the Romans but probably during the Imperial period, not the Republic.   I think why is quite self-explanatory.

4.
Actually not entirely.  There are a few people that I know.  One from my hall who was in the E(arly) I(nduction) P(rogram) and then there are three others from the group.  They are pretty nice really.  But I am not yet fully friends with them.  Hopefully that will happen.

5.
Yeah, I did.  For Christmas I got the Lego Harry Potter game.  Nearly got enough golden bricks to unlock Voldemort.

6.
Er, it kinda has.